Ep. 156 Christopher Blevins World Champion Mountain Biker and Protect Our Winters Ambassador.

Listen to this episode from Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & events on Spotify. Christopher Blevins, Specialized Factory Racing, was the first UCI Mountain Bike Short Track (XCC) World Champion! He's also won his fair share of UCI Mountain Bike World Cups as well. Most recently (as of mid-April 2025) the UCI XCC World Cup season opener in Brazil. He's raced in two Olympic games and is a multi-time national cycling champion in a variety of disciplines, from BMX and road to mountain biking, short track to marathon. In addition to his time racing mountain bikes, he's also an athlete ambassador for the organization: Protect Our Winters, or POW. We talk, today, about the importance of abundant public lands, clean air and clean water, and things we can all do to work together to this end. POW’s mission is to lead the outdoor movement for climate action. We have a vision for clean air, clean water, and a healthy planet for future generations. We’re powered by the world’s most inspirational athletes, artists and brands. We advocate for transformative policy solutions to tackle the climate crisis head-on. Get involved at www.protectourwinters.orgYou can follow Christopher's season on YouTube at https://youtu.be/drOwT4V_1JU?si=hPvwlFGi3aDetbUbChristopher is also a talented musician and poet. Look for his music on Spotify and Apple Music. We would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable.Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!BIKEIOWA is your home for all things bike related: News, Events, Trails, Gear and more! Make it your homepage at www.bikeiowa.com.And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!